AFC West Showdown: 5 biggest storylines for Chargers vs. Chiefs

Here are the five biggest storylines for the Chargers and Chiefs AFC West showdown at Arrowhead Stadium Saturday, Dec. 16 at 5:30 p.m. PT on NFL Network.

No. 1. AFC West on the line

L.A .has the same record as Kansas City at 7-6. However, they are currently behind the Chiefs in the tiebreaker due to Kansas City holding a 1-0 head-to-head advantage — which makes Saturday’s contest all the more interesting.

“Well, it is, but it isn’t. Certainly, it gives you a heck of a better chance of winning [the division] if you win this game. But if you win this game, it’s not over yet. But, it’s a big game. I think it’s important to know what’s at stake,” quarterback Philip Rivers said during media availability Wednesday.

Currently, Los Angeles is seeded No. 8 in the AFC behind both the Ravens and Bills for the No. 6, and final, wild-card round playoff spot. Which, in of itself, is shocking after the Bolts began their season at 0-4.